Day 01 : Arrival Delhi
Hotel The Oberoi
Upon arrival meet and greet at the Airport. The room is booked from the afternoon to ensure immediate Check-in.
New Delhi, the capital of India, sprawled over the west bank of the river Yamuna is one of the fastest growing cities in India. It is surrounded on three sides by Haryana and to the east, across the river Yamuna by Uttar Pradesh. Historically, the city has long since been the foremost in political importance with successive dynasties choosing it as their seat of power, between the 13th and the 17th centuries. Remnants of the glorious past survive as important monuments in different parts of the city.
Day 02 : Delhi
Hotel The Oberoi
After breakfast at Hotel. full day old delhi & New Delhi sightseeing. Covering Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Chandani Chowk, Rajghat and India Gate, President House, parliament house, Lotus temple, Qutub Minar.
The myriad faces of the city are simply fascinating. In some places it remains a garden city, tree lined and with beautiful parks, but in some places it can also be crowded with heavy traffic. Turbaned Sikhs, colourfully dressed Rajasthani and Gujarati women working in offices, Muslim shopkeepers along Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi, Tibetans and Ladakhis in the street stalls along Janpath and Kashmiris in the handicraft emporia around Connaught Place, all add to the cosmopolitan feel of the city.
In the evening cultural dance show program. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 03: Delhi - Jaipur (By Road: Distance 259 Kms in about 4 hours)
Hotel Oberoi Raj Villas
After breakfast at hotel, drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival check in to hotel.
Jaipur, is the largest city in Rajasthan and not only provides a stepping stone to the enchanting desert cities of Jodhpur and Jaisalmer, but offers several massive forts of its own - tributes to the Rajputs who once ruled the land. It is called the "pink" city because of the color of its historical buildings built by Maharajah Jai Singh. Inside the historical area, city regulations require that all buildings be painted pink so that the character is maintained.
It is a bustling, dusty, chaotic city that will confuse and overwhelm an ordinary traveler's senses. Jaipur, Delhi and Agra make up the famous Golden Triangle, the most popular tourist route in the country.
Brass and lacquer work, enamel work, gems and jewelery, granite tiles, handloom, marble statues, printed cloth and textiles, readymade garments, woolen and silk carpets.
Day 04: Jaipur
Hotel Oberoi Raj Villas
In the morning visit
Hawa Mahal and afterthat visit
Amber Fort, City palace and Observatory.
Amber Fort. The Amber fort greets one with regal architecture (and elephants giving rides to tourists!) derived from Hindu and Muslim styles. There are two main halls 'Diwan-e-Aam' (hall for commons) and '
Diwan-e-khaas' (hall for dignitaries). Inside the fort are two palaces where the king used to stay, one for summer and one for winter. The winter palace is called the 'Sheesh Mahal' (house of glass). There's a 'Kaali' temple inside the fort. One cannot wear leather and enter this temple. Beware of monkeys at this fort. There are a lot of handloom shops at the bottom of the fort but the prices are high and the quality may not be very good.
Day 05: Jaipur - Fathepur Sikri - Agra (By Road: Distance 235 Kms in about 3 & 1/2 hours)
Hotel Oberoi Amar Vilas
After breakfast drive to Agra en-route visit Fathepur Sikri. Upon arrival check in to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing for
Agra fort.
Agra's dominant structure, the
Agra Fort (sometimes called the Red Fort), was built by Akbar in 1565. The red sandstone fort was renovated and converted into a palace during Shah Jahan's time, and reworked extensively with marble and pietra dura inlay. Notable buildings in the fort include the Pearl Mosque, the Diwan-e-Am and Diwan-e-Khas (halls of public and private audience), Jehangir's Palace, Khaas Mahal, Sheesh Mahal (mirrored palace), and Musamman Burj.
Day 06: Agra - Delhi - departure (By Road: Distance 203 Kms in about 3 hours)Hotel Oberoi Raj Villas
In the morning sightseeing of Taj Mahal. This is the last day of your Golden Triangle Tour. Have a luxury parting breakfast at your hotel in Agra and then proceed to Delhi. You may buy souvenirs, accessories, and gifts for your family and friends at Delhi at the local bazaar.
A company representative from TNS Travel will arrange a farewell dinner for you in the evening and then drop you at the International Airport in Delhi, in time for your flight for onward destination.
Tour Ends
